Finding the Third Proportional to 553,623 and 830,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 553,623 and 830,435 is: 1,245,653.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,623 : 830,435 = 830,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,623/830,435 = 830,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,623x = 830,435 × 830,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,623x = 689,622,289,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,622,289,225/553,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,245,653.25
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